Travel / Are Polish people as unfriendly as Slovaks? [84]

Countries and people, friendly to newbies, are no more! Best you can do is make a consistent effort to show that you share views, concerns and interests of your new hosts. and hope that they dont call you a spy.. Failing that you are on your own. Reason? Examples of mixing cultures with any success are all but gone.

Life / Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories [692]

In town one tends to have more neighbours, so at least some sense of shared responsibility exists. This stops unsociables from showing their true colors. In the country you may only have one neighbour. So, think up your strategy if he turns out to be a pain. Cause you will have no one to help you.

Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

Im my 3 last years in Poland, I have had more things stolen than in 20 years in UK,prior. Am I stereotyping already?

Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

I grew up in PL in 70's and petty theft was common. mostly people breaking into cellars.

Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

Last weekend I helped someone move home. Left my truck hatch open, when I came back someone nicked my bike gloves. They must have just walked by, saw them and 'love at first sight'.. They were new, bought during my last US trip. I am so $€£@#!! off. Summer coming up. I have no bike gloves!!

Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

That is soooo embarrassing!!
.!! Sorry for you, buddy for having to " put your face to the music". I think I would run away....